Think having small children disqualifies you from experiencing the joys of Tuscany? Neither do we, especially given how much there is to do here for both adults and tykes alike. After settling you into your hotel (say, perchance, CasaBianca, a charming 15thC villa), we can arrange everything from romantic dinners and guided historical walks through vineyards and olive groves, découpage lessons and medieval games for the kids, and bike rides for the whole family (specially tailored for little legs) down cypress-lined streets past the family farms and peaceful hilltop villages of the dramatic Tuscan countryside. Bottom line: everyone has a vacation for the ages, regardless of age.

• Take look at our complete lineup of With the Kids trips.

• Private B&R trips, custom-tailored just for you. Your group. Your dates. Your destination. Your itinerary. Learn more about Bespoke travel.

Here’s a sample of what you can expect on your custom-designed Bespoke Tuscany Homebase adventure. Intrigued? Contact a Bespoke Trip Planner for further details.

Day 1 Watch your kids discover the joy of travel through playing with clay, terra cotta and watercolours at a fun découpage class
Day 2 Visit the beautiful hill town of Cortona and discover why Frances Mayes fell in love with it
Day 3 Prowl the medieval streets of Siena, home of the famed Palio horse race
Day 4 Pedal along gently rolling hills where much of The English Patient was filmed
Day 5 Sample vino nòbile and Super Tuscans at a wine estate, then feast with our trusted local friends, who’ll redefine the term “family picnic” forever
Day 6 Breakfast in the Crete Senesi, then ciao in Florence

Chris Estwanik
Tuscany Bespoke Homebase 2010
"The entire experience was perfect. As an exercise enthusiast, the biking and hiking made me appreciate the journeys we were taking to some of the most wonderful meals I have ever experienced in my life."

Ashley Estwanik
Tuscany Bespoke Homebase 2010
"Dana must be the most organized person I have ever met! We had our one year old on the trip and were doing walking and biking portions. She was so organized in figuring out all the logistics with everyone's needs on the trip. She is a remarkable person, truly! Most memorable moment was when all the 'adults' got up with the Pipistrelli staff and were dancing like mad! Dana, our guide, included!"

Sherri Linkoff Hoffman
Tuscany Bespoke Homebase 2010
"I have never been on a vacation where literally, everything was taken out of my hands. From the luggage, to the transportation, bike routes, meals, etc., I never had to make a decision except whether or not I wanted to ride. It was fabulous. Our guides, Giacoma, and Christine could not have been more perfect. We were all sad when they left us. They fit right in with our group, taught us so much, and bent over backwards to make our trip a true vacation. Tuscany was a dream, and is now a beautiful memory thanks to our guides and of course our hosts."

Peggy Couper
Tuscany Bespoke Homebase 2010
"It was as though we were IN the paining of the Tuscan landscape. Magical! Brilliant and intense colours of the surroundings were breathtaking. All memorable!"